MADRID, 13 (EUROPA PRESS)
The start of the duel between national tennis players was very even and the first set fell on the side of the Catalan (4-6), number 38 in the ATP ranking, for whom later physical discomfort would be a tough enemy. The Barcelonan took advantage of the ‘break’ in the sixth game to make it 2-4 and get that first round on track, which would close with another break on Carreño’s service.
In the second set the intensity increased within the relentless war waged by both tennis players, who had to go to the tiebreaker after completing two breaks. And the ‘tie-break’ went to Pablo Carreño (7-6 (5)), number 18 in the world, toned on Swedish soil, hitting precise and effective blows against Albert Ramos, champion in 2016, weighed down by problems muscle of him. The Spaniard came to see the precipice just two points away, but his perseverance allowed him to force the third and final round.
The third set continued with the same script, with answers from both tennis players, willing not to throw in the towel. In the twelfth game, Ramos requested the entry of the physios to treat his discomfort and after that he lost service so that Carreño completed his fourth victory over the Catalan, also reaching his 250th victory. The Asturian’s rival in the quarterfinals will be the Argentine Diego Schwartzman or the Swedish Elias Ymer.
